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Founded by Shawn Collins and Missy Ward in 2003, Affiliate Summit is the world’s largest affiliate marketing conference. The summit is held twice a year in different areas around the country. Affiliate Summit conferences are ideal for affiliates, affiliate networks, merchants and advertising agencies to learn more about the industry and connect to new partners. The event offers networking opportunities, training seminars and numerous resources for affiliate marketing professionals.

No other association of businesses, individuals and organizations offers resources, knowledge and tools related to direct marketing like the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). The DMA was established in 1917 and currently represents nearly half of the Fortune 100 companies and businesses from nearly 50 countries. The DMA offers market research, news, tools and educational events for direct marketing professionals.

Founded in 1997, the eMarketing Association has more than 3,000 members in more than 40 countries. The organization offers online marketing courses, certifications, career resources and online marketing events. This association focuses on marketing through SEO, email marketing, website promotion and emerging marketing trends. Certification through the eMA is available through more than 300 schools worldwide.

Comprising more than 450 media businesses, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) represents the companies that make up 86% of all online advertising in the country. Established in 1996, the IAB has offices in New York and Washington, DC. IAB’s main objectives are to lobby for positive marketing legislation, share best practices, contribute to advertising research, and connect advertising companies, clients and other interested parties.

The Internet Marketing Association offers online marketers a place to share information, learn marketing trends and improve the industry as a whole. The IMA offers flexible membership options, advocacy information, online marketing certification, awards and training events. The IMA was created in 2001 and now has more than 330,000 members.

The Performance Marketing Association (PMA) is the leading performance-based marketing group in the world. Founded in 2008, the PMA offer performance marketing businesses and specialists inside information, industry trends and an endless amount of performance marketing data. PMA Board Members include professionals from eBay, Google, MediaTrust and GTO Management.

The Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) is a worldwide group dedicated to the serving those who use search engines in their marketing strategies. As the leading search engine organization, SEMPO offers members valuable SEO and SEM resources, excellent learning opportunities and local chapters across the world.

Website Magazine reaches more website owners and managers than any other publication in the industry. The magazine provides webmasters, business owners and online marketing professionals with the news, trends and tools needed to be effective online. Founded in 2005, Website Magazine offers information on SEO, website analytics, web design and development, software, applications and more.

The Online Lenders Alliance has been hard at work since 2005 representing top online businesses within the online lending industry. A growing number of online companies based in the Unites States are offering short term loans to consumers. OLA strives to guard the online lending industry from poor lending practices by removing abusive lenders and regulate existing lending terms to advise, educate, and serve both consumers and industry professionals.